How to prepare for JEE Main without coaching: A complete Guide

How to prepare for JEE Main without coaching - A Complete guide

Preparing for JEE Main without coaching has always been a thought for students and some of them successfully manage to clear it as well. But after the Covid-19 Pandemic hit the entire world, preparation of entrance examinations like JEE Main without coaching became a top priority for students.

Here in this article, you will get to know all you need to know about JEE Main Preparation by yourself without attending any Coaching. Although to crack JEE Main without coaching will surely require sincere effort and dedication from the student.

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Competition in the field of engineering is fierce and everyone is aiming for the best. In such a competitive world, it gets essentially important to be prepared for what’s coming next. And the scarcity of resources such as not having coaching should definitely not hinder your preparation.

So, this article is divided into various sections showing different steps and strategies you need to follow for your JEE Main Preparation via Self-study.

Steps you need to follow for your JEE Main preparations without coaching are as follows:

Gather all relevant information about JEE Main: This is the first and foremost important step for your preparation. Gather all relevant information regarding JEE Main like the Latest exam pattern, Syllabus, relevant topics, Books, Exam Timeline, and more.

JEE MAIN Exam Pattern for Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech):

This year JEE Main Exam Pattern divided into two sections i.e., Section A and Section B. Students must remember that the preparation strategy is different in JEE Main and JEE Advanced. JEE Main requires speed and problem-solving skills while JEE Advanced requires a depth understanding of concepts.

JEE MAIN Exam Pattern of Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech) in Detail:

Note: ‘*’ means that candidates have to attempt only 5 Numerical questions out of 10.

JEE MAIN Exam Pattern Marking Criteria for Paper 1 (BE/B.Tech):

Exam Timeline

Keep Knowledge of all Important Topics for JEE Main Preparation: Here below there are Important Topics listed for JEE Main Preparation in each of the 3 sections namely Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics respectively:

JEE Main Important Chapters & Topics for Physics

Physics is one of the 3 sections in JEE Main and carries a weightage of 100 Marks in the NEET Question Paper. Below are the listed average number of questions that have been asked from the Important Topics of various Units and Chapters of Physics from Class 11^th and Class 12^th respectively.

*Please Note: The above estimation of a number of questions is based upon the number of questions asked from each Topic in JEE Main in previous years.

JEE Main Important Chapters and Topics for Chemistry

Chemistry is one of the 3 sections in JEE Main and carries a weightage of 100 Marks in the JEE Main Question Paper. Below are the listed average number of questions that have been asked from the Important Topics of various Units and Chapters of Chemistry from Class 11^th and Class 12^th respectively.

*Please Note: The above estimation of a number of questions is based upon the number of questions asked from each Topic in JEE Main in previous years.

JEE Main Important Chapters and Topics for Mathematics

Mathematics is one of the 3 sections in JEE Main and carries a weightage of 100 Marks in the JEE Main Question Paper. Below are the listed average number of questions that have been asked from the Important Topics of various Units and Chapters of Mathematics from Class 11^th and Class 12^th respectively.

*Please Note: The above estimation of a number of questions is based upon the number of questions asked from each Topic in JEE Main in previous years.

More significantly, students should read the syllabus thoroughly and it will help them gain valuable insights into the important chapters, topics, marking scheme, course objectives, and more. Furthermore, getting a complete overview of the syllabus will be helpful to develop a well-defined preparation strategy for the exam. Candidates can check the Syllabus here.

Have the best set of Books and Study Material for an effective JEE Main Preparation: 

Having the right set of books and preparation material is one of the most important requirements for cracking any entrance exam like JEE Main which has such high competition. Not to forget, NCERT still remains the priority in terms of following a study material. More than 50 percent of questions in JEE Main are asked from NCERT. To understand the concepts, NCERT is the best choice. Hence, study NCERTs completely and then go for several reference books to strengthen your understanding of the given topic.

Books play an important role if you want to qualify JEE Main with a good score. And since you would be preparing for the exam without any coaching classes, choosing the right set of books becomes vital. Speak to seniors and candidates who have cracked JEE Main previously, about the best books for JEE Main. Go for books that are a good blend of theory, solved examples, and questions.

Here are some of the important books that you can refer to for JEE Main preparation at your Home and School for all the 3 sections- Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Recommended Books for Physics

A proper understanding of the fundamentals is required by candidates while preparing for Physics for JEE Main. Fundamental principles are the key to solve the complex numerical in Physics. Special attention is to be given to Electromagnetic and Mechanics.

Recommended Books for Chemistry

Chemistry for JEE Mains is subdivided into Organic, Inorganic, and Physical. Usually, Chemistry is considered to be easier but some students find it tedious because of the formulae, theory, and calculations.

Recommended Books for Mathematics

Mathematics for JEE Main is often considered the most challenging subject. To be able to crack the JEE Main exam, aspirants need to have a better understanding of concepts and also thoroughly know the theorems.

"For Physics I followed HC Verma, for Chemistry I followed Pradeep and the modules given by my coaching and for Mathematics I followed Rd Sharma. NCERT books are good, but some concepts need to be understood in detail.” – Saket Jha, 100 percentile in JEE Main February Session

"NCERT Textbooks and NCERT Lab Manual are very important for JEE Main Preparation. Besides that, I followed Physics Galaxy books for Physics preparations. For Chemistry I did MS Chauhan, Neeraj Kumar and VK Jaiswal.” – Mridul Sharma, 100 percentile in JEE Main March Session

"I focused a lot on NCERT. NCERT books contain many gems that have to be discovered with a thorough reading. Please don’t dismiss them as “easy books”.” - Siddhant Mukherjee, 100 percentile scorer in JEE Main February Session

"I studied NCERT books and also studied some books like physics books by HC Verma, Shashi Bhushan Tiwari; chemistry books by MS Chouhan, Cengage publication, Neeraj Kumar, Narendra Avasthi and in maths only NCERT books.” – Rohit Kumar, 100 percentile scorer in JEE Main March Session

Attempt the Best Mock Tests and correctly analyze your preparation: Giving the Right Mock Tests at the Right Time and in the Right amount is the key to success during JEE Main Preparation. It’s always good to analyze your Preparation regularly and know your stand among the competition at regular intervals as this is a Competitive examination and the best way to do the same is to check your performance in popular mock tests that are available online.

This is one of the major reasons why students join coaching institutes. Here are some of the major Mock Tests available online which have been referred by some past year toppers and have delivered good results recently.

NTA Mock Test

JEE Main Mock Test Series by Aakash

JEE Main Mock Test Series by Byjus

JEE Main Mock Test Series by Resonance

JEE Main Mock Test Series by Allen Kota

JEE Main Mock Test Series by FIITJEE

JEE Main Mock Test Series by GradeUp

JEE Main Mock Test Series by Unacademy

Solve Past year Papers for a better idea of the exact type of Questions: This is a very useful strategy for candidates preparing for JEE Main without coaching. Solving Previous Year’s JEE Main paper will provide the candidates with an idea about the pattern of questions asked in the examination and also help them improve their time-management skills.

"I started past year papers before nearly one-half month before the examination. With those papers, I analyzed my speed and accuracy which helped me to overcome stress and to be confident at the examination.” – Rohit Kumar, 100 percentile scorer in JEE Main March Session

"I solved nearly 30 past papers of JEE Main 2019 and 2020 and identified the topics with higher weightage or the ones that needed more extensive preparation. It is best to take these up when you are well-versed with the material and have to get into the mindset of NTA examiners and think through their typical patterns. This usually helps with ambiguous questions in the paper.” - Siddhant Mukherjee, 100 percentile scorer in JEE Main February Session

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Candidates can find and download the JEE Main Past Year Question Papers here: JEE Main Past Year Papers

Make Proper Schedule and Time Table: The first thing that comes into the mind of students is when and how to study. Competitive exams like JEE Main require that students make a timetable strictly and seriously. The timetable must be dynamic and practical. Divide your time into all the subjects and their respective topics according to the exam syllabus and pattern. Manage your time in such a way that all the topics are covered. Make sure that you do not forget to devote some time to relax your mind as well.

“My daily routine includes classes in the morning, past year papers in the afternoon and paper analysis/self-study in the evening” - Siddhant Mukherjee, 100 percentile scorer in JEE Main February Session

Have an effective revision strategy:

Since students have to study a vast amount of syllabus in Class 11 and 12, revision becomes necessary so that one can retain everything they’ve learned. Most coaching institutes conduct regular revision sessions for students; likewise, students who are managing their preparations without coaching must revise all important topics regularly.

Proper Revision before the examination is a must to seal your seat in the top engineering colleges with JEE Main.

One must devote the maximum possible hours to self-study. Study every topic in detail and practice as much as possible. Revise everything that is learned in classes every day.

"My strategy was mainly to get deep into the theory and not just remember the formulas or concepts so that I could reconstruct things all the way up in case I happened to forget something or if some difficult question appeared. I think this approach was crucial in all the Maths-centered subjects which included Maths itself, Physics and Physical Chemistry.” – Vaibhav Raj, 100 percentile scorer in JEE Main 2020

Take out time for self and relaxation:

Although it may seem hard but try to take out an hour a day for relaxation. If students keep studying without a break or any rest, they are bound to fall sick or affect their mental health.

Take out time to exercise, talk to your friends, and indulge in hobbies.

Here are some of the videos that you can watch for making a Preparation Strategy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4WK1fRuItg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8L5-tfEb_M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAAE0gABjd4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzYTHTt-Hfg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in9n0CenLlI

*Please Note: Although in the above article we have tried our best in including everything regarding JEE Main Preparation without Coaching. Still if you find anything above that might not be true or if there is something that is missing and should have been included etc. Please share your suggestions at [email protected] so that we can include all the important things and it helps every JEE Main aspirant of our country.